Siddharth Kumar Siddharth Kumar Asked 8 months ago

How to take olive oil for weight loss?

I'm trying to lose some weight and heard that olive oil might help with that. Is there a particular way to incorporate it into my diet for weight loss, or certain times of day that are better? Any specific quantity one should aim for?

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Lakshmi Devi Lakshmi Devi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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For weight loss, my grandmother used to say eat small meals and walk a lot. Olive oil is good fat, no? But too much of anything is not good. If you want to use it, just a spoonful in your salad or cooking is fine. But for proper weight loss, better to talk to a doctor or dietician, they know best.

Radhika Devi Radhika Devi Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

For true well-being, balance is key in all things, including your diet. Olive oil can be nourishing, but remember its essence is to support, not to be a sole solution. Eat mindfully, give thanks for your food, and move your body with joy. Peace comes from within, not just from weight loss.

Priya Gupta Priya Gupta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Olive oil is a healthy fat. A small amount, like a tablespoon in your salad or drizzled on food, can help you feel full. But it's about moderation and overall diet. Don't worry too much, just make healthy choices.

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Suresh Gupta Suresh Gupta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

As a diabetic, I'm careful with all my food intake. Olive oil is a healthy fat, but it still has calories. A small amount in dressings or light cooking is fine. It won't directly make you lose weight, but replacing bad fats with it can help your overall health, which supports weight management. Always check calorie counts.

Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Olive oil is a good healthy fat option, but for weight loss, it's about calorie balance. You can replace other unhealthy fats with olive oil in your cooking or dressings. A tablespoon daily is usually sufficient. Remember, it's calorie-dense, so portion control is super important, even with healthy fats.

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Rahul Mehta Rahul Mehta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I used to think all oil was bad for weight loss, and got really stressed about it. But then I learned olive oil, in moderation, is actually good! Just add a spoon to your salads or morning toast. It helps with satiety, so you don't overeat later. It's totally normal.

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